Community Program Opportunities

Center For Community Engagement Opportunities

The Center for Community Engagement offers long & short term program opportunities which create sustainable, effective, and productive relationships with the community that benefits students, faculty, & the population we serve.

Programs that The Center offers:

CHILDREN & YOUTH AFTERSCHOOL: Eastern students have the opportunity to contribute to the education and well-being of local youth ages 4 to 18. These programs encompass working with elementary through high school age students; programs vary in activities from tutoring, homework help, arts & crafts, social emotional learning, mentoring, and much more.

Programs Available:

Charles H. Barrows STEM Academy

Natchaug Elementary School

Sweeney Elementary school

North Windham Elementary School

Windham Center Elementary School

Windham Middle School After School Program

Windham Positive Enrichment Program

Nutmeg Big Brothers Big Sisters

Canterbury Girls Mentoring Program

Windham Youth Advocacy

Mansfield Book Buddies

Barrows STEM Academy Pen Pals

Windham Center Reading Buddies Group

ADULT PROGRAMS: Eastern students have the opportunity to be

involved with programs in which contribute to the education and well-being of adults. These programs look into social issues regarding food insecurity, housing, addiction & recovery, mental health, and much more.

Programs Available:

Connecticut Community for Addiction Recovery (CCAR)
Covenant Soup Kitchen
Douglas Manor Nursing Center (Pen Pals)
No Freeze Hospitality Center
St. Joseph's Senior Living Center
Windham Hospital
Blue Iris Animal Farm

Please check EWEB for specific program offerings.